Moisturiser is used to hydrate the face and restore moisture back into the skin, particularly after cleansing and exfoliating. It works to prevent dryness and can come in varying formulas and types, so no matter what your skin condition, rest assured there’s a moisturiser that can work for you.

The act of washing your face, whether it be with water or a cleanser, while necessary, can often strip the skin of its natural oils in the process of cleaning it. Moisturiser is a crucial step in restoring the skin’s moisture and preventing any further dryness or flakiness that might occur.  Injecting moisture back into the skin helps to maintain its balance and has been proven to have various benefits such as anti-ageing and reducing blemishes that might occur as a result of dryness or oiliness. Particularly in the winter months, skin can be very prone to drying out, so it is doubly important to find a hydrating moisturiser for daily application. See our tips on prevent dry winter skin.

Face moisturiser should be used twice daily and should always be the last step in your skincare routine. Whether it be a two-step or a ten-step process, moisturiser is applied after cleanser as well as any treatment products used in between such as exfoliators or serums. Additionally, if you have certain problem areas, such as dryness under the eyes, you may want to invest in an eye cream to specifically tackle that.

Finding the perfect moisturiser requires you to have a good understanding of your own skin type. Do you have dry skin or sensitive skin? Or do you suffer from excess oiliness? This will inform what moisturiser will be the most effective for you. For those who have sensitive skin, you may want to look into investing in a more gentle moisturiser. Our botanical kinetics™ all-sensitive™ lotion is a lightweight, fragrance-free facial moisturiser and has been formulated to be gentle enough to be applied to sensitive skin.

Dry skin often calls for a face cream with a heavier consistency. Our botanical kinetics™ intense hydrating rich creme stimulates hydration instantly and is ideal for people with dry to very dry skin. If you are looking for a moisturiser for oily skin, a more lightweight moisturiser such as a gel moisturiser or face lotion may be a good option for you. Our botanical kinetics™ oil control lotion, as the name suggests, works to absorb excess oil while serving its purpose of keeping the skin hydrated.